tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86035853530913574122024-03-13T14:57:56.409-07:00TINA CRESPO • PHOTOGRAPHY & STORIESTina Crespohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10268960349271206177noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603585353091357412.post-7402631122486803852014-04-07T12:12:00.000-07:002014-04-07T12:12:27.730-07:00TINA CRESPO X SOCIETY6<br />
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<br> It's my 2 year anniversary on Society6! It just so happens they are having a sale, which is pretty perfect timing if you ask me. The past few weeks I've been coming home to big boxes packed full of awesome products with my work on it. I never wanted to be <i>that guy</i> and hang my own artwork, but my <a href="http://society6.com/TinaCrespo/Wilderness-5Q9_Print#1=45" target=_blank><b>Wilderness</a></b> print in the white frame looks so effing good, I couldn't resist.
<br>$5 off most products (I believe framed prints, canvases, and pillows <i>with</i> inserts are not discounted) + free worldwide shipping is kind of amazing. If you're looking to give your walls a little refresher this Spring, remember to use the promo link below to get the discount!
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<p>Oh! If you Instagram and happen to purchase one of my products for your home, do tag your posts with <b>#tinacrespophoto</b> - it makes my day seeing my work out in the wild (and I'll regram your post!). If you're really into cats, coffee, and succulents - follow me on instagram <b>@tinacrespo</b>
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When it comes to my personal taste in design, I like it simple. Nothing strikes me more than good <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="889dfd4ff8eb9e37c0a48e98011fa4f49f36719d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_889dfd4ff8eb9e37c0a48e98011fa4f49f36719d_ol:0">ol</span> black and white design, and I<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="889dfd4ff8eb9e37c0a48e98011fa4f49f36719d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_889dfd4ff8eb9e37c0a48e98011fa4f49f36719d_'m really loving:1">'m really loving</span> these new designs in my <a href="http://society6.com/TinaCrespo" target="_blank"><b>Society6</b></a> shop.<br />
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<a href="http://society6.com/TinaCrespo/Collecting-OXM_Hoody#7=142&19=144&8=36" target=_blank><b>Collecting</b></a> Hoodie - $42 /
<a href="http://society6.com/TinaCrespo/Wander-ueD_Wall-Clock#33=282&34=286" target=_blank><b>Wander</b></a> Clock - $30
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So it's obvious that the majority of my time was spent around dogs, Trill, and succulents.<br />
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+ We took a long awaited trip to Rockport, Massachusetts. I couldn't believe how comfortable we were from the moment we stepped out of the car. It was home, with the exception of the ocean and the reminder that we were somewhere special.<br />
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Starting Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, I am having a 30% off sale in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinaCrespo" target="_blank"><b>ETSY SHOP</b></a><br />
And <b><a href="http://society6.com/TinaCrespo" target="_blank">SOCIETY6</a> </b><span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="e7004965f6e61f04984831cfa7a34d2486682b55" grtype="null" id="GRmark_e7004965f6e61f04984831cfa7a34d2486682b55_is:0" style="background-color: transparent;">is</span> offering free shipping on all items now through Cyber Monday<br />
It's a good time to be shopping for yourself, and your loved ones that's for sure!Tina Crespohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10268960349271206177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603585353091357412.post-34665356630705130462013-09-03T12:31:00.001-07:002013-09-03T12:31:45.488-07:00AUGUST BREAK THE END<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So long, August. Thank you.<br />
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<p>It's fitting that today starts the annual <a href="http://www.susannahconway.com/the-august-break-2013/" target=_blank"><b>August Break</b></a> that Susannah Conway started to give photographers and bloggers an opportunity to break away from the pressures of our hypersocial-sensitive minds. Every day she encourages us to take photographs of what we love and blog about it. No pressure, no judgement. And if you're stuck one day, there's a helpful photo prompt list to jumpstart your creativity. I'll be sharing my photographs at the end of every week, and I would love to see what any of you may be sharing.
<p>Below is a free, printable calendar that I created to get you through this last Summer month. Click the image to download!
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<i>+ note: </i>I completely didn't know that Lillies were toxic to cats! They have since been taken outside, and no kitties were harmed.Tina Crespohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10268960349271206177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603585353091357412.post-6891261287630289152013-07-19T07:26:00.001-07:002013-07-19T07:29:45.603-07:00FLORIDA + HEAT + NEW THINGS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The heat wave you all keep hearing about on the East Coast is real and we are all super cranky about it. I can't emphasis how much I <i>loathe </i>humid, sticky, thick air. I'm guaranteed to get migraines (in this case, every single day for the past five days), and it seems that I've picked up nice little jawn of food poisoning along the way. While I'm slowly making my way out of the darken rooms I've spent the majority of my week in, let's enjoy some (non-migraine) snippets from my recent vacation in Florida. Plus succulents. Succulents make everything better.</div>
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My thoughts on food this Summer is easy. Keep it simple, light, and refreshing. I don't want to spend any more time melting in the kitchen than I have to.<br />
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But before all that, it's great to have a go-to recipe that works with just about anything, can easily be put together, and is ridiculously tasty. Four ingredients. That's all you need.<br />
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<b>Summer Salsa with Mango </b><br />
1 ripe mango, cut into bite size chunks<br />
Juice from 1 lime + the zest<br />
1 small white onion diced<br />
A handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped<br />
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Each ingredient can be added in the amount that suits your taste. Simply toss all together in a bowl and chill until ready to use. <i>It is addicting.</i> I don't think I'll ever go back to a jar salsa again. If you like a little extra heat, add some Chalula sauce.<br />
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We have one closet in our apartment. It was a staircase that was floored off where it meets the second floor of this big, old house we live in. The stairs are still intact, and painted a glossy red that baffles me. This closet is a constant reminder that you better be damn good at Tetris. Or it wins.<br />
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It's just the beginning of the organizing and cleaning that comes with the change in the season. With the possibility of owning our first house in the near future, it's a bittersweet job that needs to be done. I love this apartment. I love the memories we've made here, and what it means to us.<br />
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But I've taken an emotional turn! Seasonal cleaning means two things.<br />
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The annual <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="a5726545383fe407d04ed2d1c2979a60d7eeec8b" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d13109870b6e9106bff2a185653b480ac0138a3d_rewatching:0">rewatching</span> of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319969/?ref_=sr_1" target="_blank"><i><b>Carnivale</b></i></a>.<br />
A 40% off all prints <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="bd98ec52b2322b903d62a763222dfe1abfeb4870" grtype="null" id="GRmark_bd98ec52b2322b903d62a763222dfe1abfeb4870_sale:0" style="background-color: transparent;">sale</span> in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinaCrespo?ref=si_shop" target="_blank"><i><b>Etsy Store</b></i></a>.<br />
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If you haven't watched Carnivale, I suggest you do! It's by far my favorite HBO production, and even though the cancellation is still a fresh wound (...some 8 years later), it doesn't seem to matter that we never got to see it play out to the end. Ok. That's a lie. What happened to Sophie?!<br />
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The shop sale ends May 28!<br />
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<span class="GingerNoCheckStart"></span>Let it be known. I am a dessert addict. It's a problem, especially if you have <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="141e2eb1d1918186c57533438b5ed0f3325fd6b2" grtype="null" id="GRmark_141e2eb1d1918186c57533438b5ed0f3325fd6b2_a:0">a </span><span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="141e2eb1d1918186c57533438b5ed0f3325fd6b2" grtype="null" id="GRmark_141e2eb1d1918186c57533438b5ed0f3325fd6b2_Pinterest:1">Pinterest </span>account and there is a steady flow of delicious, oozy chocolate cakes, or mini cakes with salted caramel, or double lemon cheesecakes staring you in the face. Factor in the whole eating right, making healthy food decisions, and the need to feel better (i.e. <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="95b09099058368a7f536a1aa8782f9f3d95dcf2a" grtype="null" id="GRmark_95b09099058368a7f536a1aa8782f9f3d95dcf2a_cutting:0" style="background-color: transparent;">cutting</span> out white sugar). So, you can no longer go to favorite food blogs, or pin your own favorite desserts in fear that you wake up in the middle of the night, and start baking.<br />
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It's been exactly 2 months since I've had a real dessert. I <i>do</i> feel much better, and I <i>am</i> making healthier choices. But I miss the whole routine of finding a recipe, tweaking it to your liking, buying the perfect ingredients, and settling into the kitchen to create something beautiful and delicious. I've been told "Just make the dessert, but not eat it! Simple!".<br />
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Now that I feel I can eat just one piece and be satisfied (instead of, <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="a72e81260f67c0ff404cb059dd6daed7722e4620" grtype="null" id="GRmark_a72e81260f67c0ff404cb059dd6daed7722e4620_ya:0">ya</span> know, three slices.) it was time to get back in the kitchen. We had some friends over for dinner, and it seemed the perfect opportunity to feed my baking needs, and send the leftovers home with others.<br />
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Crumb cakes in general are amazing, but often can be too dry or not have a special ingredient that gives it a leg up on the other crumb cakes. Blackberries, with their jewel-like features can be so comforting and elegant. You can also substitute raspberries, or dried fruit like apricots. They will all taste amazing.<br />
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1/2 cup pecans<br />
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed<br />
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter<br />
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1/2 cup ( 1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces<br />
2 cups flour<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
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1 cup buttermilk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
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Heat oven to 350˚F. To make the crumb topping, you can use a food processor to pulse the ingredients together, or chop the pecans finely and add all ingredients to a stand mixer. The crumb topping should be a crumbly mixer, with the butter completely incorporated. Set aside.<br />
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With the promise of snow looming over my Holiday week, I thought I'd take some time to visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/http://longwoodgardens.org" target="_blank"><b>Longwood Gardens</b></a> and surround myself with everything that is green, and full of Spring. Kind of a huge mistake because it made my heart hurt for those warm months when anything seems possible. Not that I don't love winter, ( my obsessive book reading, sweater wearing, hot chocolate drinking self<i> loves</i> winter) but there is something about the sweetness in the air that calms the soul.</div>
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The conservatory is where all this beauty lives. I got there fairly early, and as always, I was the youngest person there. This never fails to happen and makes me think: Am I really a 70 year old woman inside a 27 year old body? Yeah, probably.</div>
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I hope everyone is still enjoying their Holiday, with family, hot drinks, and lots of snow!Tina Crespohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10268960349271206177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603585353091357412.post-19162612710044084612012-12-12T18:27:00.002-08:002012-12-12T18:28:55.275-08:00A look into our apartment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ever since we worked on our mid century inspired coffee table (<i>see below</i>), I have been itching to put more interesting pieces in our living room. If you have ever been a renter, you know the frustrations when making the place yours. We have strict rules about painting (as in we absolutely can't, even if we paint over it when we move), and our place is on the smaller side. Like, our only closet is a staircase that is blocked off at the top. Seriously. Regardless, we want it to be a reflection of us.</div>
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We have quirky art, lots of plants, and our color palette is moving into the direction of blacks, whites, with tiny hints of color. I think without knowing it, we based our palette off of our little terror, Trillzmania.</div>
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With house hunting in our near future, we've been confronted with "How much more personality do we want to squeeze into this apartment?", "Should we wait to buy a new dining room table until after we move?", "Can we please get Trilly a kitty friend?". That last question I probably ask twice a day, every day. </div>
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I have been keeping myself busy with adding new photographs and products on Society6, and I am really happy about the new totes they are offering! Check them out below.<br />
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So before I officially come back to blogging, you can view these timeless <a href="http://www.cbs.com/classics/i_love_lucy/video/" target="_blank"><b><i>I Love Lucy</i></b></a> videos. Honestly, they never get old.<br />
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On a morning when the temperature outside has already reached 85 degrees before 9am, a person can be predisposed to be a grump for the rest of the day. I had decided this was going to be me, but once I left the new Fresh Ideas market (where Mr. Yang's market was on Lancaster Ave, Berwyn) the grumpiness had already lifted itself from my shoulders.</div>
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I was greeted by a cheery woman named Ann, who also happens to be the very first person to introduce herself when we moved to Berwyn. I hadn't seen her since, but it was a nice surprise and we caught up while she wrapped delicious desserts. She introduced me to one of the owners, Meridith (from Aneu!) and I asked if I could snap some photographs of the new market. She said of course, and went back into the kitchen (where later she came out with a coconut cake that I could have demolished in one sitting). </div>
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I really liked the use of jars, baskets, metal containers, and chalkboards. They also have high tables with tall stools to sit and drink coffee (or eat that damn coconut cake). Prepared foods are offered, as well as, deli assortments. It's a drastic change from Yang's market, but the transformation has obviously been done with a lot of thought. Yang, from what Ann told me, is still at Fresh Ideas, gathering all their produce. </div>
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If you ever get to the Jersey Shore, I highly recommend driving into Asbury Park, and it's neighboring town Ocean Grove, which is full of victorian homes on the beach. Not to mention, the <a href="http://njmonthly.com/articles/jerseyshore/where-time-stands-still.html"><b>tent city</b></a> that sets up shop during the warm seasons.<br />
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A few moments like these, and I can forget (<i>if just for a second</i>) that life will sometimes be difficult.<br />
Thunderstorms are rolling in, the fresh rain scent is blowing through the windows, and all feels peaceful in this moment.<br />
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If you're familiar with this blog, or my flickr, you know how insane I am about dogs. Do you hate when strange people come up and ask to pet your dog? I'm that person. I make that child-like squeal "oooooolookatthepuppy" whenever I see a dog.<br />
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But guys, on the real? Owning/fostering a dog is<i> hard-freaking-work</i>. Especially in a special case like this where we don't know if she wants to snuggle or eat our cat Trill (who is safely playing in the closed off office) or how she is with other dogs, or strangers. From her history, she is good with children 7 years and older.<br />
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Before I forget, she's a Pit Bull. Which brings on a whole new complication, even though I'm an all out loving dog person, I still have that tinge of fear inside me because of what I've been fed by the media. It's an unfair judgement on the breed as a whole and I hate it. <i>I hate that I even wrote this paragraph - but I wanted to be entirely honest.</i><br />
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This dog loves to snuggle, and give kisses. So far she eats all her meals in the same room as Trill (leashed, of course), and we hope to give them a real meeting soon . Ariel is outstanding on walks and has no reaction to barking dogs, runners, or bikes passing her. She did meet Chester (our studio dog), and sadly it didn't go well at the beginning. We were still able to walk them together for an hour, and afterwards I realized it was my fault for doing the introduction too quickly. <i>Lesson learned. </i><br />
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At this point we are looking to find her a home with a potential family that is active, willing to work with her on bad habits, and love her to pieces. Ariel absolutely deserves it. If you or anyone you know is looking to adopt a dog, please let us know! We feel it should be someone who has some Pitty knowledge, or a willingness to learn about this amazing breed.<br />
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In the meantime, I'll take all the snuggle time I can get.<br />
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<i>Update - I should probably make a note that we have been using some great online sources and books about Pit Bulls, and the basics of training a dog, breaking a dog in to a new home, dog & cat introductions, as well as dog on dog aggression. Here are a few I found helpful.</i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.workingpitbull.com/training.htm" target="_blank"">Diane Jessup Pit Bull Site</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.cesarsway.com/" target="_blank"">Cesar's Way</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pit-Bulls-Dummies-Caroline-Coile/dp/0764552910" target="_blank"">Pit Bulls For Dummies</a></i><br />
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It's safe to say this place was distracting, haunting, and peaceful. Which is a strange combination, if I might add. To stand where so many men fought and died, while hearing the sweet sound of chirping birds, is a lot to take in.<br />
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Gettysburg is just striking, and I wish I had taken more photographs but I felt it was one of those trips I just wanted to take it without the pressure of<i> getting the shot</i>.<br />
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<b>Civil War </b>related books on my <i>to read</i> list<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/681614.Gettysburg" target="_blank""> Gettysburg</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9578336-1861" target="_blank"">1861: The Civil War Awakening</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18405.Gone_with_the_Wind" target="_blank"">Gone with the Wind</a><br />
and for good measure, <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7108001-abraham-lincoln" target="_blank"">Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter</a><br />
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For the book nerds, I am currently reading <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10644930-11-22-63" target="_blank"">11/22/63</a> by Stephen King and<i> I cannot put it down.</i>Tina Crespohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10268960349271206177noreply@blogger.com3